Paris,
17 May. A Portuguese division of 4 large transports and a goelette of war were
anchored at the roads of Maldonado waiting to embark the European troops of the
former army of general Lescor. These troops now commanded by general Alvaro
however refused to leave Montevideo while there was still a good relation
between the city and the hinterland and all business and trade (including for
foreign merchants) went on without problems protected by Alvaro with all means.
